To protect the rights of local communities, especially regarding their access to natural resources and participation in decision-making regarding natural resources, the Government of Liberia should ratify the International Labour Organization's Convention No. 169 concerning Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in Independent Countries (see http://www.hrw.org/reports/2003/indon0103/Indon0103-19.htm#P1222_309955).
169) de la Organización Internacional del Trabajo (véase http://www.hrw.org/reports/2003/indon0103/Indon0103- 19.htm#P1222_309955).